Once we landed in Philadelphia, it was a mad rush through customs and 4-5 other checkpoints before we could get to our gate for Salisbury. We just made it but our luggage did not- but a nice man delivered them Sunday morning so all was well! In the meantime, Judy had to try to find some old makeup around the house in order to get ready for church!
The time difference took a little getting used to this week. When we arrived home Saturday night at 5:30pm it was really 11:30pm Germany time. We went to bed by 8 and I woke up at 1:00am thinking it must be time to get up! Finally, after waking every hour, we got up at 5:00am Sunday morning. I went back to work Monday even though I was scheduled off just because I was so wide awake, I decided to save my vacation day for another time! After a few early nights to bed, I think Steve and I finally adjusted to Eastern Standard Time again.
It was great to be back with my church family. I really missed everyone and it felt good to be home. I just wish I could have brought the rest of our family home with us! Although, it is difficult to be so far from Chris and Mindy and the boys, I'd rather they be together and us missing them rather than Chris being far away from his family. I have to keep reminding myself of that perspective to keep going!
It was wonderful to see Randy and Jamie and to spend some time with them this week. I am very thankful they live close by and we can see them. Sunday dinners after church have always been our tradition- a special time of the week for our family to get together and "catch up." Steve and I always look forward to this time.
Last night, we invited Randy and Jamie to dinner because I wanted to try out a new recipe that I ate at Chris and Min's. Some of the other army wives brought dinner one week and this was a favorite- Shrimp and Feta Cheese Bake. You can find the recipe on foodnetwork.com
It was delicious and we had a good time!
We are sorry that it has not been a good week at Chris and Min's since we left. Chris had one more week of leave and with nice weather they were looking forward to getting out, but unfortunately, our Lukester got a stomach flu. Me-Me wanted so badly to hop on a plane and go back to help but it looks like his parents can handle it, so I refrained! But if I can find another excuse, I just might be there!
Here are some pictures for your enjoyment!
Randy & Jamie with their Germany gifts!
Judy serving her Shrimp Bake dish to Steve
Our handsome son tasting Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Will on his first Valentine's Day
The sweet Lukester missing his Me'Me and Gu-ka!
4 comments:
We miss you guys and wish you were here too. =)I'm sure it was really nice to get home though...I can't wait to get back to the states too!
Hugs and Kisses all around,
The Germany Scott Clan
We are glad you are home! Can I borrow some money?
Would that be Euros or dollars?
Dad
Hi! Just want to let you know that we really enjoy your blog. It's nice to keep up with family even if it is over the Internet! Jan Shotts
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